Senior Software QA Engineer
Job Reference: 32588-Senior software qa engineer
Company: RecruitArab - recruiter
Industry: Education
Job Title: Senior Software QA Engineer
Location: Dubai, UAE
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Education Technology
Closing Date: 2024-09-11
Application Email: apply@emiratesrecruiter.com
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Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Software QA Engineer to join our dynamic team in Dubai, dedicated to enhancing the educational experience through innovative technology solutions. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products that serve educators and learners alike.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional specifications and user stories. Execute manual and automated tests to validate software functionality, performance, and usability.
- Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage. Utilize industry-standard automation tools and technologies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide feedback on design and development processes. Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the team.
- Defect Management: Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools. Collaborate with development teams to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Performance Testing: Conduct performance, load, and stress testing to validate the scalability and responsiveness of applications. Analyze results and provide actionable insights for performance improvements.
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT): Coordinate and facilitate user acceptance testing with end-users and stakeholders to ensure that the delivered product meets their needs and expectations.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of testing processes, test cases, and results. Prepare and present test reports to stakeholders, outlining testing progress and quality metrics.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior QA engineers, helping to enhance their skills and knowledge in testing methodologies and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in software quality assurance, with a strong emphasis on manual and automated testing.
- Proven experience in developing and implementing test automation frameworks and scripts using tools such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or similar.
- Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
- Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is a plus.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of educational software applications and an understanding of the education sector is highly desirable.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
- Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.
- A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity.
If you are passionate about quality assurance and want to make a difference in the education sector through technology, we encourage you to apply!
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to apply@emiratesrecruiter.com by 2024-09-11.
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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
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